GROOVE MUSIC: Party with the Chicago Independent Radio Project at CHIRP Night at The Whistler, featuring the bands Ken Camden and Magical Beautiful. CHIRP DJs will spin before and after the bands. 8 p.m., 2421 N. Milwaukee, NO COVER

NYE 2010: Pitbull, Playmates and Social-ites

WINTER WONDERFEST: Head to Navy Pier for this annual festival, with hundreds of trees decorated with 750,000 ornament. Other seasonal activities include winter rides, ice skating and carolers. Schedule, FREE ADMISSION